What are the future trends that will shape the future of Advanced Manufacturing? Expect insight into how these trends will affect future strategic thinking and decision-making.
This session delivers practical insights on assessing where your company currently stands in its digital transformation journey. Discover tools and strategies that can help pinpoint your present digital maturity level, facilitating targeted strategy development for advancing through subsequent phases of digital enhancement. Ideal for manufacturers eager to methodically progress in their digital endeavours.
The session will focus on the entire lifecycle of product development from initial concept to market-ready production, examining efficient strategies for streamlining this process in the context of advanced technologies.
Discuss strategies to harness new technologies effectively within manufacturing processes. Key topics may include evaluating technology readiness, integrating innovative solutions, and assessing impact on production and ROI.
Explore advancements in materials science that are driving innovation across industries. This session will cover new materials, their properties, and how they can be used to create more efficient and sustainable products.
This session will address the implementation of automation systems in manufacturing, covering both full automation and hybrid approaches where human labour is integrated with robotic systems.
Explore cutting-edge developments in automation, including robotics, AI, and machine learning, and their impact on the manufacturing sector.
A balanced view of the benefits and challenges associated with deploying robotics and automation solutions in manufacturing settings.
Learn about the tools and techniques enabling data-driven cultures in manufacturing firms. This includes deploying analytics, interpreting machine learning outputs, and translating insights into actionable business decisions.
Discover strategies to harness new technologies effectively within manufacturing processes. Key topics may include evaluating technology readiness, integrating innovative solutions, and assessing impact on production and ROI.
This session addresses the critical aspects of change management within the manufacturing sector. As manufacturing companies increasingly adopt new technologies and methodologies, effectively managing change becomes essential for success.
Discuss how agile methodologies can be adapted for manufacturing projects to improve flexibility, reduce time to market, and enhance team productivity.
Focus on the financial and operational considerations for investing in smart factories. Topics include cost-benefit analysis, predicting ROI, and case studies from successful implementations.
This session delves into the various financing options available for manufacturers looking to invest in advanced technologies. It aims to provide senior management with a comprehensive understanding of funding sources, financial models, and strategic financial planning to support technological upgrades in manufacturing environments.
Provide a framework for strategic financial planning that supports long-term investments in technology. Discuss how to align technological investments with business goals and market demands. Explore financial modelling techniques to predict the financial impact of technology investments, including cost savings and revenue generation projections.
Identify the risks associated with different types of financing and technology investments. Discuss strategies for managing these risks, such as portfolio diversification, insurance, and hedging options. Highlight the importance of due diligence and the role of financial advisors in evaluating technology investments.
Join us for the industry-first Manufacturing Industry Skills Shortage Hackathon. This two-day event will bring together industry leaders to tackle the critical issue of skills shortages in the manufacturing sector. We'll focus on four key areas: talent acquisition, rebranding engineering careers, upskilling the workforce, and improving education-to-workplace pathways.